The master's programme offers the possibility to specialise in one of the four majors offered:
Depending on your choice of major, you take up an additional 25 to 33 ECTS-credits worth of elective course units. The second year of the Master’s curriculum contains a 30 ECTS credits-worth research project (Master’s dissertation). The Master’s dissertation is an original piece of research. Its aim is to develop and strengthen the students’ research skills. Students select a topic and receive guidance from a supervisor. The Master’s dissertation consists of a literature review, practical research, and an original analysis of the chosen topic.
In addition to the (domain) Master’s programme described above, you can also choose a post graduate Master’s Programme in Teaching (in Dutch: Educatieve Master). The Educatieve Master, however, is a Dutch-taught programme. Find out more at www.ugent.be/educatievemaster (in Dutch).